Reactor Engineer (RTR Examiner)

Full Job Description

This position is in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR), Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities (DANU) & Utilization Facility Oversight Branch (UNPO).

The supervisor is Tony Brown. This position IS subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position IS subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GG/GS-13) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience in the administration and planning of nuclear reactor operator examinations or nuclear reactor inspections, which demonstrates technical knowledge of NRC programs and policies.

Nuclear reactor operator examination or nuclear reactor inspection experience must include one or more of the following: 1) resolving licensing or policy considerations; 2) developing guidance; or 3) performing nuclear reactor inspections.

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate, should be addressed in your resume and may also be addressed in the vacancy question provided for your supplemental response.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will be able to demonstrate the following: 1.

Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear engineering theories and principles for operating reactor facilities (i.e., research reactors, test reactors, nuclear power reactors, or nuclear facilities) including design, operation, operator licensing, inspection, or maintenance.

(EXAMPLES: Provide in your resume several examples of your specific experience, education, and training that demonstrate your knowledge of nuclear engineering theories and principles for operating reactor facilities.

Describe your experience with licensing of operators, operation of nuclear reactors, inspection of nuclear reactors, and/or experience with analyzing reactor designs.

Highlight any licensing and operational challenges you faced and how they were resolved.

Clearly define which operating reactor facilities you have experience with, your role and the results of your individual actions.) 2.

Ability to develop, apply, and/or interpret NRC rules, regulations, or other industry standards and guidelines as related to operating reactor facilities (i.e., research reactors, test reactors, nuclear power reactors, or nuclear facilities) in the areas of operator licensing or inspections.

(EXAMPLES: Describe in your resume your level of expertise and all of the specific NRC rules, regulations, or other industry standards and guidelines you have experience with developing, applying, or interpreting as related to operating reactor facilities in the areas of operator licensing and/or inspections.

Describe your work assignments or products (e.g., inspection reports, reactor operator examinations, code or standards working group, Commission papers, technical reviews, safety evaluation reports, etc.), that demonstrate your abilities and clearly define your role, challenges, and the results and outcomes.) 3.

Demonstrated ability to communicate information, ideas, and advice in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing.

(EXAMPLES: Describe in your resume your experience in making oral presentations and preparing written documents, and the various levels of individuals for which presentations were made.

Clearly describe your role for each provided example (were you the primary communicator, secondary level communicator, etc.) Discuss examples where you have used skills in communicating complex technical and policy issues to NRC staff and management, general public, governmental agencies, specific industry groups, the public, or others.

Clearly describe which audiences you have communicated with (e.g., division or office management, senior executive management, the public, licensees, applicants, the NRC Commission, EDO, ACRS, Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards,, etc.) Describe the various written products you have authored (e.g.

reactor operator examinations, policy papers, briefing papers, etc. Discuss how your oral or written communications have played a role in the understanding or resolution of issues.) 4.

Ability to use interpersonal skills to interact effectively with peers, management, and representatives of the industry, and to develop and implement successful approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution.

(EXAMPLES: Describe in your resume your specific experience, accomplishments, or training, which demonstrate your interpersonal skills.

Provide examples of relevant technical projects/tasks you have developed and managed with a focus on identification of problem areas, emerging issues, and processes used to achieve resolution.

Describe situations where it was necessary for you to use tact, diplomacy, and negotiation skills to achieve cooperation or consensus when interacting with staff, management, or external stakeholders.

Describe your role in successful team work, team building, coalition building, or small group dynamics.

Describe how your interpersonal skills have played a role in the understanding or resolution of issues.

Describe successful interactions with internal and external stakeholders, industry contacts, international contacts, or internal agency contacts at various levels.

Include several examples demonstrating the above.) Major Duties:

If selected for this position, you will be responsible for the regulatory programs associated with operator licensing programs for non-power reactor facilities (NPUFs).Your duties may include but are not limited to: Review and evaluate efforts in the operator licensing examination area related to examination content, procedures and administration.

Develop appropriate regulations, regulatory guidance and generic letters to ensure licensed operators have the skills necessary to safely operate research and test reactors, and thereby assure public health and safety and protection of the environment.

Formulate examiner training programs to supplement examiner development and maintenance of skills.

Manage technical assistance and research contractors in the resolution of regulatory analyses, examination concerns and the licensing process; and participate in the continuing development of computer systems related to examination content and administration.

Prepare material for Commission papers, rule changes, and other policy matters.

Present said material at Commission and ACRS meetings, during public hearings and to other audiences inside and outside of the NRC.